The Athletic FC Podcast

On Thursday night both Manchester United and Spurs got the job done in the Europa League to book their place in Bilbao.One of them will be the Champions League next season - but who will be joining them via the Premier League?This weekend's standout fixture comes at St. James' Park as Newcastle United welcome Chelsea in a meeting of 4th v 5th.Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Tim Spiers and Oliver KayExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Guy Clarke and John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal’s European journey is over after losing 3-1 on aggregate to Paris Saint-Germain.So where does this leave Mikel Arteta’s process and why can’t Arsenal get over the line?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Art De Roche, Phil Hay and Liam TharmeExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inter are through to the Champions League final after a breathtaking semi-final against Barcelona.So where does that rank among the best knockout matches in the competition's history?And are Inter favourites to lift the trophy now?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Pol Ballus & Max CallegariExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike Stavrou  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Manchester City correspondent Sam Lee and writer Phil Hay as they dissect a challenging season for the club. They delve into Pep Guardiola's summer rebuild, discussing key transfer targets like Florian Wirtz and the need for strategic signings. The duo explores the rising talents from City's academy, highlighting how youth players are balancing the squad amid injuries. They also touch on financial strategies that come into play as the club prepares to regain its competitive edge in the Premier League.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is leaving Liverpool.So why has he decided to leave on a free transfer?And with Real Madrid the likely destination, what makes them a better option?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: James Pearce, Mario Cortegana and Tomas Hill Lopez-MencheroExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester United and Tottenham’s hopes of Champions League football next season are well and truly alive after comprehensive victories in their Europa League semi-final first legs. While Nottingham Forest’s dreams of qualifying for Europe’s elite competition via the Premier League have been dented, after losing 2-0 at home to Brentford. Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Manchester United correspondent Carl Anka, Spurs correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke and football writer Tim Spiers to reflect on Thursday night's action and what it means for the clubs chasing European football. Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Carl Anka, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Tim SpiersExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wrexham are now just one step away from the Premier League having now achieved three successive promotions from National League to Championship.How have they managed to climb so quickly and when can we expect to see them in the top flight?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Richard Sutcliffe, Matt Slater and Felipe CardenasExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal have it all to do in Paris after a 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie.So how did Luis Enrique’s PSG get the better of the Gunners?And can Arsenal stage a comeback in the second leg?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Art de Roché & Stuart JamesExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike Stavrou  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Champions League semi-finals get underway tonight as Arsenal welcome PSG to the Emirates Stadium.The winner of that tie faces either Barcelona or Inter in the final.So how are the four teams shaping up, and who are the favourites to win it?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Max Callegari, Tomas Hill-Lopez Menchero, Tom Williams, Jordan CampbellExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool are Premier League champions after securing their second title in five years at home to Tottenham Hotspur, their first in front of supporters since 1990.So how has Arne Slot done it and what needs to be done for Liverpool to stay at the top next season?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: James Pearce, Andy Jones and David OrnsteinExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.